Head Of Primary

Contract Type : Permanent / Ongoing Position Full Time Applications Close : 23 March 2025

Exciting Leadership Opportunity - Head of Primary St John's Newtown

Position : Head of Primary – Geelong Lutheran College St John’s Newtown Campus (Prep - Year 6)

Location : Geelong Lutheran College St John’s Newtown

Start Date : Term 3 2025 at the latest or as negotiated

About Geelong Lutheran College :

Geelong Lutheran College is a one College two-campus community offering a nurturing Christian educational environment. The GLC St John’s Newtown Campus, established in 1962, educates 348 Primary students from Prep to Year 6. The Armstrong Creek campus, established in 2009, serves 1080 students from Prep to Year 12. Both campuses offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program.

Position Overview :

The St John’s Newtown Campus seeks an experienced and inspiring Head of Primary to lead and support the Primary School community while fostering the College's Christian values, culture, and ethos. This role requires a dynamic individual capable of driving educational innovation, managing the Primary team, and supporting student welfare and pastoral care. The role is well supported by the Executive Principal (across both campuses) and supportive GLC St John’s leaders (Assistant Head of Primary, Director of Teaching and Learning, Inclusive Education Leader, Wellbeing Coordinator, and Literacy and Numeracy Coordinators).

Key Responsibilities :

• An ability to clearly articulate a strong, personal Christian faith
• Lead and manage the daily operations of the campus
• Drive continuous improvement and educational innovation
• Oversee student welfare and pastoral care
• Collaborate with the Executive Principal and College Leadership Team on strategic initiatives
• Proven experience in educational leadership within a Primary School setting
• Strong commitment to student welfare and staff wellbeing
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently while supporting the broader College policies and strategic initiatives
• Capacity for innovative thinking and continuous improvement
• A solution-focused, collaborative perspective and approach
• Experience in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program is an advantage

Application Process :

Applications must include :

• Completion of the Academic Staff Application Form
• Current CV
• Document addressing the Key Selection Criteria

Commitment to Student Safety :

Geelong Lutheran College upholds the safety and wellbeing of all students as central to its mission.